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About the Role

STV is seeking an experienced Program Manager/Testing & Commissioning Lead to support the delivery of complex rail and transportation infrastructure programs, focusing on testing, commissioning, systems integration, and operational readiness. The role involves leadership and oversight throughout the commissioning lifecycle, ensuring safe and efficient system validation and placement into service.

Responsibilities

Coordinate testing and commissioning activities, utilizing a support team as necessary.
Oversee contractor's commissioning coordinator and system managers, ensuring effective communication with the project team.
Ensure all systems, subsystems, and interfaces adhere to the approved commissioning plan and project requirements.
Develop, maintain, and manage commissioning schedules, procedures, and execution plans.
Lead commissioning meetings, workshops, readiness reviews, and stakeholder coordination efforts.
Monitor, track, and report on commissioning progress, milestones, risks, issues, and results.
Support the development and implementation of commissioning strategies for complex transportation and rail systems.
Facilitate and promote collaboration among project stakeholders.
Serve as the primary commissioning liaison between the owner, engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and operations personnel.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful testing, integration, and operational acceptance of systems.
Ensure timely communication of commissioning requirements, schedules, deficiencies, and resolutions.
Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), integrated systems testing, and operational readiness demonstrations.
Verify that testing activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Coordinate resolution of testing deficiencies, punch-list items, and commissioning issues.
Support systems integration activities across various transportation infrastructure elements.
Review test documentation, commissioning reports, turnover packages, and certification records.
Support system handover, operational readiness assessments, and final acceptance activities.
Assist with Amtrak decommissioning activities as required.
Coordinate training, documentation, and transition activities necessary for successful operations and maintenance turnover.
Ensure all commissioning deliverables are completed and properly documented.
Promote a strong safety culture throughout all commissioning activities.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, agency requirements, and applicable industry standards.
Identify commissioning risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Support quality assurance and quality control initiatives throughout project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in testing, commissioning, systems integration, startup, or operational readiness activities.
Experience supporting rail, transit, tunnel, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary testing and commissioning programs.
Strong understanding of systems integration, commissioning methodologies, and operational acceptance processes.
Experience managing contractors, suppliers, system vendors, and stakeholder interfaces.
Knowledge of industry standards, safety requirements, and commissioning best practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
Experience supporting major rail or transportation agencies such as Amtrak, MTA, LIRR, NJ Transit, PATH, SEPTA, or similar organizations.
Experience with tunnel, rail systems, communications, signaling, traction power, facilities, or integrated transportation systems.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
PMP, CCM, or commissioning-related certifications preferred.
Experience on design-build, program management, or large-scale capital infrastructure programs.
Familiarity with East River Tunnel, Northeast Corridor, or other major transportation infrastructure projects.

Skills

Testing
Commissioning
Systems Integration
Operational Readiness
Leadership
Project Management
Stakeholder Coordination
Communication
Problem-solving
Risk Management
Quality Assurance
Safety Management

Location

New York City

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 12 years of progressive experience
Seasoned professional

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
PMP, CCM, or commissioning-related certifications preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$187,747.98 - $214,569.12

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

About the Company

STV is a growing company in the Systems Department.
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.
STV believes strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.